CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: David Blaine, 38; Robert Downey Jr., 46; Christine Lahti, 61; Craig T. Nelson, 67.

Happy Birthday: It’s a new year and with it comes plenty of change. Love and romance are highlighted. You will grow intellectually the more you interact and share with others. Learning will come easily and will contribute to your success. Preparation is the key to your future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a closer look at your motives before you move forward. Money matters will fluctuate if you are not honest with yourself regarding what you actually need. Impulse buys must be minimized while budgeting and investing wisely are emphasized.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The less time you have, the more efficient you will become. Motivation will be the key to getting others involved and accomplishing your goals. Don’t wait for someone else to make a move when it’s you who needs to get the ball rolling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your vivid imagination will lead to fantastic ideas but it’s best to develop what you have in mind before you make a presentation. Giving away too much information will work against you and help your competition. Don’t let a love incident slow you down.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In order to accomplish, compromise will be required. Concentrate on partnerships and getting along instead of getting your way. Back off if someone becomes hostile. Patience will be required.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will not be denied if you have a well-thought-out plan with a good explanation as to your objectives heading in the future. Give and take and brainstorming will bring results, leading to an important partnership or business venture.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Financial problems will develop if you get involved in a joint venture. You aren’t likely to have the same spending and savings habits as the people you do business with. You may be wise to rethink partnerships that influence money matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be pulled into a partnership or forced play that leaves you with no choice but to work alongside someone who doesn’t think like you. Learn from this experience. Fair will be the operative term when it comes to dealing with others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on home and family and how you can make the most of what you’ve got. Concern for your future will be genuine but may put you in an awkward position. Make your thoughts available to a loved one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If things haven’t been going your way, get rid of the obstacles holding you back. You have plenty to gain from making adjustments. A chance to be around someone who fuels your imagination and inspires you to advance must not be bypassed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Expect to face opposition and additional responsibilities. It may be easier to walk away but, in the end, it will only lead to more difficulties. Take care of pressing matters before you are left with few alternatives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There will be so many people you know who will want to jump in and help you now. Accept whatever is being offered. Good things are heading your way and you must be ready to step up and make the most of the opportunities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can improve your position as well as your skills. It’s a good time to consider how you have earned your living in the past and currently, and how you would like to proceed in the future. Love and romance are highlighted.

Birthday Baby: You are big-hearted, open, receptive toward others and a true friend who attracts great popularity.

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